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The dairy community is creative and innovative. Dairy Strong brings farmers and industry professionals from diverse management philosophies together to focus on what matters by providing content that is relevant, inspiring and entertaining.

The two-day event hosted by the Dairy Business Association (DBA) takes place Jan. 23 and 24 at the Monona Terrace in Madison, Wisconsin, and it welcomes dairy producers from across the country and around the world to take part.

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In its fifth year, this event is a “must attend” for progressive people in dairy. Farmers at Dairy Strong are owners, managers and decision-makers. They are business people with an aptitude for creativity and the desire to succeed today and tomorrow.

With a keen eye toward what will drive tomorrow’s headlines, his irreverent approach transforms topics that are normally dense and heavy into accessible, relevant takeaways for audiences of all types.

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Ken Schmidt – One of the most in-demand speakers and communications consultants in America, Ken Schmidt has lived a life of which most can only dream. As the former director of communications for Harley-Davidson Motor Company, he played an active role in one of the most celebrated turnarounds in corporate history – and got paid to ride motorcycles.

He is widely known as one of the business world’s most outspoken and provocative thought leaders and has partnered with many of the world’s most successful brands. He shares stories and insights on the road to building a fanatically vocal customer base, creating a passionately loyal corporate culture, and developing leaders who inspire and motivate.

Molly Fletcher – Formerly, as president of client representation for sports and entertainment agency, CSE, Fletcher spent two decades as one of the world’s only female sports agents. She was hailed as the “female Jerry Maguire” by CNN as she recruited and represented hundreds of sport’s biggest names, including: Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz, PGA Tour golfer Matt Kuchar, broadcaster Erin Andrews, and basketball championship coaches Tom Izzo and Doc Rivers.

She has also authored several books including Fearless At Work; A Winner’s Guide to NegotiatinThe Business of Being the Best; and The 5 Best Tools to Find Your Dream Career.

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